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Indiana adds 40+ to approved vaccination list
The COVID vaccine is now available to individuals who are 40 years of age or older, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. You can make an appointment by going to www.ourshot.in.gov website or call 211 for assistance. Please spread the word to individuals who are in this age range so they can receive the vaccine if wanted. Continue to wear your mask, stay safe and be well.
Domestic battery enhancement Indiana SB 79
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 79 sponsored by Rep. McNamara regarding domestic battery enhancement. The author, Sen. Crider, introduced the bill which enhances the penalty for domestic battery when the offender has a prior conviction for strangulation against the same family or household member. Amendment 2 was adopted by consent to enhance the penalty for an offender who re-offends against an individual that currently possess an active protective order or no-contact order against the offender. Amendment 3 was adopted by consent to give schools notice and allow schools three days to respond to a protective or no-contact order between minors that may interfere with the school’s ability to provide in-person education to those minor students. The amendment does not interfere with the court’s ability to immediately enter the no-contact or protective order. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence testified in support of Amendment 2. The amended bill passed 11-0. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/senate/79
Indiana Lady Hoosiers take on VCU THIS AFTERNOON
4th seeded IU will play 13th seeded Virginia Commonwealth today in a first round match-up of the 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.
Game Information: UTSA Convocation Center 2:00 PM ET March 22, 2021
Coverage: ESPNU